Subtract 40/50 from 48/15
1st number: 3 3/15, 2nd number: 40/50
48/15 - 40/50 is 12/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 50 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 10 = 150,
48/15 = 48 × 10/15 × 10 = 480/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
40/50 = 40 × 3/50 × 3 = 120/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
480/150 - 120/150 = 480 - 120/150 = 360/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 12/5
- In mixed form: 22/5
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